One proposed revision for the DSM-5 pertaining to the diagnosis of personality disorders did not occur. Which change was this?

a. All existing personality disorders will be split into two sub-categories (chronic and intermittent)
b. All existing personality disorders will be removed and only mood disorders will remain
c. A categorical approach will be used to achieve diagnosis
d. A dimensional approach will be used to achieve diagnosis


d. A dimensional approach will be used to achieve diagnosis

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Two separate samples are being used to estimate the population mean difference between two treatment conditions. Which of the following would produce the widest confidence interval?

a. n1 = n2 = 10 with a pooled variance of 10 b. n1 = n2 = 10 with a pooled variance of 100 c. n1 = n2 = 20 with a pooled variance of 10 d. n1 = n2 = 20 with a pooled variance of 100

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Eysenck assumes that extreme levels of stimulation produce negative ______________ tone and negative evaluations of the experience; whereas positive feelings and evaluation will occur only at intermediate levels of sensory stimulation

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

Psychology

One evening Betty was walking to the dorm from the gym when she was stopped by two men who demanded her money. Since she was a good athlete, Betty decided to make a run for it

Pretending to open her purse, she suddenly turned and dashed off. Although pursued, Betty outran her assailants. During this incident, which part of Betty's nervous system was most directly responsible for her successful escape? a. midbrain b. parasympathetic nervous system c. forebrain d. sympathetic nervous system

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